Program Overview

Founded on the central principles of the liberal arts, Furman’s MAT program is for graduates of key subject areas wishing to pursue a career in teaching.

With a cross-discipline approach that will enhance your critical thinking skills and teach you how to communicate effectively with other teachers and school administrators, our program will prepare you to work in a specialized area where quality teachers are in high demand.

When enrolled in the MAT program, you may seek certification in such secondary school areas as Biology, Chemistry, English, French, Spanish, Mathematics, Physics, or Social Studies.

Our Master of Arts degree in Education provides educators with the expertise to lead our schools, strengthen our communities, and prepare students for tomorrow’s challenges. When pursuing a master’s degree at Furman, there are degree concentrations available for teachers and other administrative and professional personnel.

By earning your degree or renewing your certificate at Furman, you’ll have the opportunity to choose a specialized area in teaching that is in high demand. You’ll also learn from some of the leading professors and practitioners in education.

Students wishing to take MAEd classes must already be certified teachers.

With an Educational Specialist (EdS) degree in Leadership, you can prepare to take on leadership roles in your school or district. There are two tracks:

• Track 1, Educational Leadership, is designed to provide leadership candidates with further specialization in the field of educational administration.
• Track 2, School Leadership, is designed for experienced educators who have a master’s degree in another area but who now wish to certify as school administrators.